cabbage & andouille gumbo

Ingredients For cabbage & andouille gumbo

• 1/2 c

  flour
• 1/2 c

  canola oil
• 1

  large onion, chopped
• 1/2 c

  sweet pepper, chopped
• 3/4 c

  shallots, chopped
• 3

  cloves of garlic, chopped
• 1

  small head of cabbage, chopped fine
• 1

  large andouille sausage, skinned, and sliced
• 2 1/2 qt

  water to cover
• file to taste
• salt and pepper to taste